You’ve only got a few chances left to see Bruin athletes at home this fall. This week’s home athletic events are:
Visit athletics.georgefox.edu for more information.
Come out tonight (Thursday) to hear Keith Lango, an icon in the world of animation. He’s currently an animator at Valve, a leading developer of one of the most innovative games of the decade, Portal. He has also been an animator at Blur Studio, Big Idea Productions and VFX Studios, animating movies and 3D games such as Disney’s “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas,” “Portal 2,” “Team Fortress 2” and several VeggieTales episodes.
Join us in Canyon Commons at 7 p.m. Come hear this Seattle creative talk about his life as an animator, director and artist for over 22 years, and hear how he’s expanding beyond animation into story, films, ideas and faith.
Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) for more information.
The Houses and Apartments West neighborhood on campus is hosting trick-or-treating from 6 to 7 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31! This is open to all students, faculty and staff.
This is a family-friendly environment, so bring those cute kiddos! Costumes are encouraged for all ages. There will also be a carved pumpkin contest happening at Hoskins House, so stop by and cast your vote for the best pumpkin.
Contact Abby Baker (abaker14@georgefox.edu) for more information.
Hey everyone! This week in Coast to Coast swing dance we will have a spooky Halloween theme. Come dress up in a Halloween costume (or don’t … that’s fine, too) and come to have fun. All levels of dancers are welcome. We hope to see you all there for some spooky fun.
The dance will go from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in the FoxHole. Contact Justin Chang (jchang15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
A George Fox alumnus invites the university community to join in the Great Turkey Fumble 5K/1K run this year on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23. This event is a benefit for Newberg FISH. Last year, the event raised more than $1,900 and 250 pounds of nonperishable food for Newberg FISH.
Here are the details …
Volunteers are also needed. If you are interested in volunteering, or wish to learn more, contact Brad Mordhurst at brady.mordhorst@gmail.com.
The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming hundreds of students to campus Thursday and Friday, Oct. 26-27. Please be courteous to our guests by avoiding the Stevens and Hoover parking lots on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday.
As an additional option beyond street parking, staff and faculty are welcome to utilize the 99W parking lot on both days. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Friesen at ext. 2248 or kfriesen@georgefox.edu.
Thank you!
Tonight (Thursday) is the next meeting of the monthly event series Koinonia, a gathering at which we learn about and celebrate the many cultures represented in our student body. This month we will gather for rich discussions, delicious food and awesome activities in partnership with the Latino Heritage Club!
The LHC strives to support the George Fox Latino community and create space for the university to experience Latino food, art, dances and traditions. The club works toward emphasizing the importance of higher education for the Latino community.
Please join us for Koinonia in Canyon Commons 103 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Together, we can bring the culture and learn the culture!
Contact Kevin Tshilombo (ktshilombo16@georgefox.edu) for more information.
Need a Halloween treat? Gather your colleagues together for an all-employee lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Canyon Commons for only $3. It’s no trick, we promise!
Due to popular demand, the Health and Counseling Center has added a second stress management class. Learn strategies to manage and overcome your stress and anxiety! Develop the skills to be free from unnecessary worry and fear. Classes meet at 5 p.m. on Nov. 2, Nov. 9 and Nov. 16.
Space is limited to the first 15, so call 503.554.2340 to register.
Interested in volunteering on a monthly basis mentoring kids and teens in foster care? Want to help give their foster parents a night off? Volunteer with Foster Parents Night Out (FPNO).
These events happen on a monthly basis from 4 to 8 p.m. at Church on the Hill in McMinnville. A training is coming up this Sunday, Oct. 29, and next Sunday, with this week’s training at Beaverton Foursquare Church from 2 to 5 p.m.
Email Jamie Kitchen at embracegfu@gmail.com if you are interested!
Did you miss Tuesday’s all-employee meeting? An all-community drive has been created to allow you access to the presentation slides. Check it out here.
Are you looking for on-campus employment? Are you driven by details and accuracy? Do you enjoy making sure things are running smoothly and correctly?
If so, you should apply for our student worker position in undergraduate admissions operations! Please read the current job posing on Handshake (#1094900 Office Assistant – Undergraduate Admissions) and apply if you think you would be a good fit for working behind the scenes in undergraduate admissions. The position is for fall 2017 through spring 2018.
CMCO students are hosting auditions for an upcoming comedy film, from 3 to 5 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 29, in the Media Center. We are looking for two males and one female between the ages of 16 and 22.
If interested, email Jake Thiessen at jthiessen15@georgefox.edu.
Students, will your family be joining us for Family Weekend? If so, give them some love at our home football game on Saturday, Oct. 28. Submit a short message to your family (120 characters or fewer) to be displayed on the video board during the game, set for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff against Lewis & Clark.
The deadline for submission is today (Thursday) at 5 p.m. Send your submissions and any questions to Brittany Baker (bbaker@georgefox.edu).
Have you recently planned an event, or are you planning one now? If so, please take a few minutes to fill out our short survey. Our Marketing 260 (with Laurie Koehler) project team is putting together a marketing plan for our teammate’s small business. Your response will aid us greatly in our search on how to best fill the needs of event planners.
Respondents may be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Fill out the whole survey with your best answers, provide your email address and you will automatically be entered to win! Act now, because the drawing is only available to those who fill out the survey by this Sunday, Oct. 29. We will contact the winner in the first week of November.
If you have any questions, please contact Julianne Robinson at jrobinson16@georgefox.edu.
Event Planning/Audio Services Survey
Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.
Family Weekend is nearly here! The Office of Parent Relations is welcoming families of current undergraduate students back to campus this weekend. We are expecting a great crowd, and thank you all for your support as we remind our guests of our Be Known promise.
Family Weekend starts at noon on Friday, Oct. 27, and finishes with the matinee performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream and soccer games on Sunday, Oct. 29. To see a full schedule of events, please visit this link. If you have additional questions, please contact Megan Fisher at 503-899-9608.
Come hear about Team Drives, a new feature of Google Drive and a great tool for accessing and storing files that are shared among a group, such as a department or committee. They are quick and easy to create.
Learn when and why you would want to use them at a special staff lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from noon to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101. Please RSVP to Peg Hutton at phutton@georgefox.edu by Wednesday, Nov. 1.
How do you feel about on-campus activities? Do you feel lost or confused on what is even going on on campus? Would you like to see a more central source of news on campus? Tell us about what you think in this exciting survey!
Thank you for your feedback!
– Patrick James Fredrick I (pfrederick14@george.edu)
Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.
Do you own a reusable bottle? Fill out our Marketing 260 survey so we can better understand what you’re looking for in your go-to bottle!
Thanks for your feedback!
– Kelli Craft (kcraft17@georgefox.edu)
Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.
Marketing Communications is looking for a talented individual to work in collaboration with the university photographer to create photo content and help with social media projects. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their photography portfolio, gain new marketing skills, learn about social media, and gain photo experience in a variety of settings.
The position is open only to students able to work evenings/weekends. Application requirements are available on Handshake. Email Sarah Small at ssmall@georgefox.edu with any questions.
